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For media inquiries, please contact us by clicking hereADAO Praises U.S. House of Representatives for Introduction of H. Res 1138 that supports Establishing a “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
March 09, 2010WASHINGTON, DC … March 8, 2010 –The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the leading organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today applauds Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN – 09) and cosponsors for introducing a resolution that supports establishing the first week of April as “National Asbestos Awareness Week” and seeks to “raise public awareness [...]
[ Read More → ]ADAO Praises Senate for Introduction of Sixth Annual Resolution that Establishes “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
March 05, 2010March 03, 2010 02:44 PM Eastern Time
WASHINGTON–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the leading organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today applauds Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and cosponsors for introducing a resolution that declares the first week of April as “National Asbestos Awareness Week” and seeks to “raise public awareness [...]
Variety’s Army Archerd Honored Posthumously with Warren Zevon “Keep Me in Your Heart” Memorial Tribute
March 02, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2010
Variety’s Army Archerd Honored Posthumously with Warren Zevon “Keep Me in Your Heart” Memorial Tribute
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Recognizes Hollywood Icon for His Dedication to Breaking Barriers
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA … March 2, 2010 – The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today announced that it is honoring Army Archerd [...]
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Announces Jordan Barab as Asbestos Awareness Conference Keynote Speaker
February 25, 2010Sixth Annual International Asbestos Conference to be held on April 10, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois
Redondo Beach, CA … February 25, 2010 – Jordan Barab, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known for his commitment to public health and worker safety, was just announced as the keynote speaker at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s [...]
SIXTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS CONFERENCE
January 28, 2010SIXTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS CONFERENCE
Educate, Raise Awareness, Inspire, Take Action
January 28, 2010 REDONDO BEACH, CA – The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will host its 6th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, April 10, 2010, with activities throughout the weekend. The international conference will provide education and outreach to [...]
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Announces Staff and New Website
January 26, 2010Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Announces New Staff and Program for 2010
New Website Strengthens ADAO’s Ability to Educate, Advocate and Build Global Connections
Redondo Beach, CA … January 26, 2010 — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today announces the launch of major initiatives to meet the multiple challenges posed by the organization’s rapid expansion of [...]
ADAO Encouraged by Energy and Commerce Subcommittee’s Hearing on “Prioritizing Chemicals for Safety Determination”
November 17, 2009The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today announced that it is encouraged by the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s Hearing on “Prioritizing Chemicals for Safety Determination”. The hearing examined the options for prioritizing chemicals for safety determinations in the event that the Committee amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
[ Read More → ]The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Applauds American Public Health Association’s Call for Ban on Asbestos, Annual Warnings for Workers in High-Risk Occupations
November 11, 2009The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds the American Public Health Association (APHA), the largest and most diverse public health organization in the world. APHA adopted a resolution calling on Congress to pass legislation banning the manufacture, sale, export, or import of asbestos containing products including products in which asbestos is a contaminant. Asbestos, a known carcinogen, annually claims the lives of more than 10,000 Americans.
[ Read More → ]ADAO Applauds Manhattan Beach City Council for Passing Resolution to Repeal the Designation of Asbestos Laden Serpentine as the California State Rock
October 21, 2009“Drop the Rock” Campaign Urges Statewide Action and Builds Awareness about Cancer-Causing Asbestos
October 21, 2009…Manhattan Beach, CA — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds the Manhattan Beach City Council for passing RESOLUTION NO. 6223 “Urging the state legislature to repeal the designation of serpentine, the host of asbestos, as the official state rock, in support of world eradication [...]
ADAO Congratulates the Acting U.S. Surgeon General, Steven K. Galson, and Thanks the U.S. Senate for Efforts to Encourage Warning about Asbestos Dangers
September 09, 2009The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today announced its support for the Surgeon General’s statement acknowledging the dangers of asbestos and thanks the U.S. Senate for continued efforts to encourage a warning. The discovery of the April 1, 2009 Acting U.S. Surgeon General statement is greatly appreciated by ADAO, who has always encouraged an official warning about asbestos dangers, as recommended by a U.S. Senate Resolution establishing the first week of April as “National Asbestos Awareness Week.” The statement specifies: “I urge every American to become aware of the public health issues of asbestos exposure and the steps they can take to protect their health.” It also underscores the need for a ban, stating, “…there is no level of asbestos exposure that is known to be safe and minimizing your exposure will minimize your risk of developing asbestos-related disease.”
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